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REGULATORY REFORM (FIRE SAFETY) ORDER2005
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
Address of premises:
Responsible person(s) (e.g. employer) or
Person(s) having control of the premises:
Person(s) consulted:
Assessor:
Date of fire risk assessment:
Revised and updated
Date of previous fire risk assessment:
Suggested date for review:
Key: = Information only = No action required / satisfactory = Action required with timetable
The purpose of this document is to provide an assessment of the risk to life from fire in these premises, and, where appropriate, to make recommendations to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.The report does not address the risk to property or business continuity from fire.
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.00THE PREMISES
1.01Number of floors:
1.02Approximate floor area:
1.03Brief details of construction:
1.04Use of premises:
1.05Opening times: .
2.00THE OCCUPANTS
2.01Approximate maximum number:
2.02Approximate number of employees at any one time:
2.03Maximum number of members of public at any one time:
3.00OCCUPANTSESPECIALLY AT RISKFROM FIRE
3.01Sleeping occupants:
3.02Disabled occupants:
3.03Occupants in remote areas and lone workers:
3.04Young persons:
3.05Others:
4.00FIRE LOSS EXPERIENCE
5.00OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
6.00RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION
6.01The following fire safety legislation applies to these premises:
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Regulatory (Fire Safety) Order 2005
6.02The above legislation is enforced by:
6.03Other legislation that makes significant requirements for fire precautions in these premises (other than the Building Regulations2000):
6.04The legislation to which6.3makes reference is enforced by:
Comments:
FIRE HAZARDS AND THEIR ELIMINATION OR CONTROL
7.00ELECTRICAL SOURCES OF IGNITION
7.01Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires of electrical origin?
7.02More specifically:
Fixed installation periodically inspected and tested?
Portable appliance testing carried out?
Suitable policy regarding the use of personal electrical appliances?
Suitable limitation of trailing leads and adapters?
Comments:
8.00SMOKING
8.01Reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of smoking?
8.02More specifically:Smoking prohibited in the building?
Smoking prohibited in appropriate areas?
Suitable arrangements for those who wish to smoke?
This policy appeared to be observed at time of inspection?
Comments:
9.00ARSON
9.01Does basic security against arson by outsiders appear reasonable?
9.02Is there an absence of unnecessary fire load in close proximity to the premises or available for ignition by outsiders?
Comments:
10.00PORTABLE HEATERS AND HEATING INSTALLATIONS
10.01Is the use of portable heaters avoided as far as practicable?
10.02If portable heaters are used:
Is the use of the more hazardous type (e.g. radiantbar or LPG appliances) avoided?
Are measures taken to minimize the hazardof ignition of combustible materials?
10.03Are fixed heating installations subject to regular maintenance?
Comments:
11.00COOKING
11.01Are reasonable measures taken to prevent fires as a result of cooking?
11.02More specifically
Filters changed and ductwork cleaned regularly?
Suitable extinguishing appliances available?
11.03Comments:
12.00LIGHTNING
12.01Does the building have a lightning protection system?
Comments:
13.00HOUSEKEEPING
13.01Is the standard of housekeeping adequate?
13.02More specifically:
Combustible materials appear to be separated fromignition sources?
Avoidance of unnecessary accumulation ofcombustible materials or waste?
Appropriate storage of hazardous materials?
Avoidance of inappropriate storage of combustiblematerials?
Comments:
FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES
14.00MEANS OF ESCAPE FROM FIRE
14.01It is considered that the building is provided with reasonable means of escape in caseof fire?
14.02More specifically:
Adequate design of escape routes?
Adequate provision of exits?
Exits easily and immediately operable wherenecessary?
Fire exits open in direction of escape wherenecessary?
Avoidance of sliding or revolving doors as fire exitswhere necessary?
Satisfactory means for securing exits?
Reasonable distances of travel:
Where there is a single direction of travel?
Where there are alternative means of escape?
Suitable protection of escape routes?
Suitable fire precautions for all inner rooms?
Escape routes unobstructed?
14.03Is it considered that the building is provided with reasonable arrangements for meansof escape for disabled people?
Comments:
15.00MEASURES TO LIMIT FIRE SPREAD AND DEVELOPMENT
15.01It is considered that there is:
Compartmentation of a reasonable standard[1]?
reasonable limitation of linings that might promotefire spread?
15.02As far as can reasonably be ascertained, fire dampers are provided as necessary to protect critical means of escape against passage of fire, smoke and combustion products in the early stages of a fire?[2][3]
Comments:
16.00EMERGENCY ESCAPE LIGHTING
16.01Reasonable standard of emergency escape lighting system provided?[4]
Comments:
17.00FIRE SAFETY SIGNS AND NOTICES
17.02Reasonable standard of fire safety signs and notices?
Comments:
18.00MEANS OF GIVING WARNING IN CASE OF FIRE
18.01Reasonable manually operated electrical fire alarm system provided?[5]
18.02Automatic fire detection provided?
18.03Extent of automatic fire detection appropriate for the occupancy and firerisk?
18.04Remote transmission of alarm signals?
Comments:
19.00MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHING APPLIANCES
19.01Reasonable provision of portable fire extinguishers?
19.02Hose reels provided?
19.03Are all fire extinguishing appliances readily accessible?
Comments:
20.00RELEVANT[6] AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTIGUISHING SYSTEMS
20.01Type of system:
Comments:
21.00OTHER RELEVANTFIXED SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
21.01Type of fixed system:
Comments:
21.02Suitable provision of firefighters switch(es) for high voltage luminous tube signs, etc.: Yes
Comments:
MANAGEMENT OF FIRE SAFETY
22.00PROCEDURES AND ARRANGEMENTS
22.01Fire safety is managed by: [7]
22.02Competent person(s) appointed to assist in undertaking the preventive and protective measures (i.e. relevant general fire precautions)?
Comments:
22.03Is there a suitable record of the fire safety arrangements?
Comments:
22.04Appropriate fire procedures in place?
More specifically:
Are procedures in the event of fire appropriate andproperly documented?
Are there suitable arrangements for summoning thefire and rescue service?
Are there suitable arrangements to meet the fire andrescue service on arrival and provide relevant information, including that relating to hazards tofirefighters?
Are there suitable arrangements for ensuring that thepremises have been evacuated?
Is there a suitable fire assembly point?
Are there adequate procedures for evacuation of anydisabled people?
22.05Persons nominated and trained to use fire extinguishing appliances? Comments:
22.06Persons nominated and trained to assist with evacuation, includingevacuation of disabled people?
Comments:
22.07Appropriate liaison with fire and rescue service (e.g. by fireand rescue service crews visiting for familiarization visits)?
Comments:
22.08Routine inhouse inspections of fire precautions (e.g. in thecourse of health and safety inspections)?
Comments:
22.09Adequate control of hazardous materials?
Comments:
22.10Are suitable systems in places for reporting and subsequent restoration of safety measures that have fallen below standard?
Comments:
23.00TRAINING AND DRILLS
23.01Are all staff given adequate fire safety instruction and training on induction?
Comments:
23.02Are all staff given adequate periodic “refresher training” at suitable intervals?
Comments:
23.03Does all staff training provide information, instruction or training on the following:Fire risks in the premises?
The fire safety measures in the building?
Action in the event of fire?
Action on hearing the fire alarm signal?
Methodof operation of manual call points?
Location and use of fire extinguishers?
Means for summoning the fire and rescue service?
Identity of persons nominated to assist withevacuation?
Identity of persons nominated to use fireextinguishingappliances?
Comments:
23.04Are staff with special responsibilities (e.g. fire wardens) givenadditional training?
Comments:
23.05Are fire drills carried out at appropriate intervals?
Comments:
23.06When the employees of another employers work in the premises: Is their employer given appropriate information(e.g. on fire risks and general fire
precautions)?
Is it ensured that the employees are provided withadequate instructions and information? Yes
Comments:
24.00TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
24.01Adequate maintenance of premises?
Comments:
24.02Weekly testing and periodic servicing of fire detection and alarm system?
Comments:
24.03Monthly and annual testing routines for emergency escape lighting?
Comments:
24.04Annual maintenance of fire extinguishing appliances?
Comments:
24.05Periodic inspection of external escape staircases and gangways?
Comments:
24.06Sixmonth inspection and annual testing of rising mains?
Comments:
24.07Weekly and monthly testing, six monthly inspection and annual testing of firefighting lifts?N/A
Comments:
24.08 Weekly testing and periodic inspection of sprinkler installations?
Comments:
24.09Routine checks of final exit doors and/or securityfastenings?
Comments:
24.10Annual inspection and test of lightning protection system?
Comments:
24.11Other relevant inspections or tests:
Comments:
25.00RECORDS
25.01Appropriate records of:
Fire drills?
Fire training?
Fire alarm tests?
Emergency escape lighting tests?
Maintenance and testing of other fire protection systems?
25.02Comments:
FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT
The following simple risk level estimator is based on a more general health and safety risk level estimator of the type contained in BS8800:
Likelihood of fire / Classification of fire riskLikely consequences of fire:
Slight harm / Moderate harm / Extreme harm
Low / Trivial risk / Tolerable risk / Moderate risk
Medium / Tolerable risk / Moderate risk / Substantial risk
High / Moderate risk / Substantial risk / Intolerable risk
Taking into account the fire prevention measures observed at the time of this risk assessment, it is considered that the hazard from fire (likelihood of fire) at these premises is:
Low
In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:
Low:Unusually low likelihood of fire as a result of negligible potential sources of ignition.
Taking into account the nature of the building and the occupants, as well as the fire protection and procedural arrangements observed at the time of this fire risk assessment, it is considered that the consequences for life safety in the event of fire would be:
Moderate harm
In this context, a definition of the above terms is as follows:Moderate harm:Outbreak of fire could foreseeably result in injury (including serious injury) of one or more occupants, but it is unlikely to involve multiple fatalities.
Accordingly, it is considered that the risk to life from fire at these premises is:Tolerable risk
Comments: None at this time
A suitable riskbased control plan should involve effort and urgency that is proportional to risk.Thefollowing riskbased control plan is based on one advocated by BS8800for general health and safety risks:
Risk levelAction and timescale
Tolerable riskNo major additional controls required.However, there might be a need for improvements that involve minor or limited cost.
(Note that, although the purpose of this section is to place the fire risk in context, the above approach to fire risk assessment is subjective and for guidance only.All hazards and deficiencies identified in this report should be addressed by implementing all recommendations contained in the following action plan.The fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly.)
ACTION PLAN
It is considered that the following recommendations should be implemented in order to reduce fire risk to, or maintain it at, the following level:
Tolerable risk
Definition of priorities (where applicable):
Priority (where applicable)Action by whomDate action taken2.
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[1]Based on visual inspection of readily accessible areas, with a degree of sampling where appropriate
[2] Based on visual inspection of readily accessible areas, with a degree of sampling where appropriate
[3] A full investigation of the design of HVAC systems is outside the scope of this fire risk assessment
[4] Based on visual inspection, but no test of illuminance levels or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standards carried out
[5] Based on visual inspection, but no audibility tests or verification of full compliance with relevant British Standard carried out
[6] Relevant to life safety and this risk assessment (as opposed purely to property protection).
[7] This is not intended to represent a legal interpretation of responsibility, but merely reflects the managerial arrangement in place at the time of this risk assessment